Articles about cell phones

A look inside a Seattle middle school that just banned cellphone use on campus

Many of the students arriving at Robert Eagle Staff Middle School on a sunny Thursday morning paused before entering the… Read More

Public schools leader urges Washington state districts to devise rules limiting smartphone use

The head of Washington’s public schools on Wednesday issued a notice to districts across the state encouraging them to come… Read More

Petition urges Seattle Public Schools leaders to restrict students’ use of smartphones

A group of parents of children enrolled in Seattle Public Schools has started a petition calling on administrators to take… Read More

For Apple and other companies, satellites plus cellphones add up to a new frontier

Today’s big iPhone reveal adds Apple to the list of companies aiming to combine the power of satellite communications with… Read More

Gates Foundation identifies a tech ‘trinity’ to bolster digital inclusion around the world

Bank accounts, cell phones and biometric identification could help spread resources more efficiently and equitably in developing nations, according to… Read More

The mountains are calling, and we must say yes or no to cell phone service at Rainier

Whether you wish to Instagram a picture of a wild flower or phone for help in an emergency, the ability to… Read More

Report: Emergency location hard to pinpoint in many smartphone 911 calls

Think your smartphone can always tell someone where you are? Data from 911 dispatch centers say otherwise. A new analysis of… Read More

Geek humor: Louis C.K on why cell phones are ‘toxic’ (especially for your kids)

Comedian Louis C.K. goes on a classic rant against cell phones on a recent episode of Conan, pointing out why… Read More

The people’s champ: Verizon is most favorable carrier

Remember those “Can you hear me now?” Verizon commercials? Turns out there’s actually some truth to those messages. The people… Read More

The best places to buy your cell phone: Apple and Costco

These two retail experiences couldn’t be anymore different. Apple stores are sleek, cool minimalist environments, typically tucked in high-traffic urban… Read More

New outlet for T-Mobile phones: Family Dollar discount stores

Looks like T-Mobile is serious about this whole low-cost wireless provider thing. Two weeks after inking a deal to sell… Read More